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Gems from Genesis: Chapter 49

December 15, 2023

Jacob blesses Joseph using several names of God. How can you bless others by using God’s names? … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 49

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Gems from Genesis: Chapter 48

December 8, 2023

As he nears the end of his life, Jacob gives a blessing to his grandsons. What does it say about the God he serves? Check out this gem from Genesis 48. … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 48

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Gems from Genesis: Chapter 47

December 1, 2023

The shepherd Jacob in the presence of the king Pharaoh. Who gets the blessing? Pharaoh. Who gives it? The shepherd. … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 47

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Gems from Genesis: Chapter 46

November 24, 2023

Jacob and family move to Egypt. What will set them apart from the people of that nation? Their role as shepherds. What seems a disgrace is a blessing. God works that way. … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 46

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Gems from Genesis: Chapter 35

September 8, 2023

Before he could return to Bethel, Jacob had some spiritual spring cleaning that needed to be done. Are you keeping your house and heart clean before God? … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 35

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Gems from Genesis: Chapter 34

September 1, 2023

When revenge or self-preservation motivate our solutions to problems, God will still have the last say in the matter. Jacob, Simeon, and Levi would all pay a price in how they handled the attack on Dinah. … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 34

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Gems from Genesis: Chapter 33

August 25, 2023

Genesis 33 has an unlikely hero. His name is Esau. If that has you curious, read this post. … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 33

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Gems from Genesis: Chapter 32

August 18, 2023

There are times we need to meet and wrestle with God before we can meet and be reconciled to our brother. Jacob found this to be true in Genesis 32. … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 32

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Gems from Genesis: Chapter 31

August 11, 2023

When trouble comes in your life, do you hear God speak? Jacob did. Not only did he hear God speak but he obeyed him as well. Will you do the same? … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 31

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Gems from Genesis: Chapter 29

July 28, 2023

Jacob arrives to the land of his uncle, and there he finds his gem. Rachel will prove to be a costly one indeed. … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 29

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